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On the last episode of the CU Podcast, hosts Pat & Ian fielded a question on whether Atari 2600 collecting is dead. Ian, who works at a retro shop, responded that his workplace experience is 2600 interest has been growing over the past two years. The fits with my anecdotal experience: I've noticed over the past year 2600 hardware/carts that used to sit at thrift stores are vanishing faster. Prices in my local market for 2600 hardware (not games) seems to be ticking upwards as well. I've bumped into a few younger people (late teens/early twenties) at retro shops/thrift stores buying up Atari carts who genuinely seem interested in collecting for the system. I'm guessing its a case of a rising tide lifts all boats: NES/SNES gaming is growing in popularity and that interest is spilling over into other systems like the 2600. What does everyone else think? Link to the segment in question: https://youtu.be/RoFIAsGSW_Q
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Can I get some links to your preferred place to get those clear plastic box covers to protect my boxed games? I would be buying in large quantities (at least 100). -
I am collecting for about 25 years now and usualy i search for a lot of things. this time i am focused on some not so well known consoles and games This time i am looking for the following things: Koei Pasogo (prefered boxed complete) Sega Divers 2000 Marty Fm Towns HR II Model 20, only the Power Supply cause mine is dead Vectrex Harmageddon CIB Nintendo Othello (complete) Computer/Console Nintendo TV Game (sharp version) Coleco Total 4 (console boxed complete) Entex Select-a-game (only a few games) Entex Adventure Vision (complete and also games) i already have 2 Entex AV! but loose and one is working but missing 3 lines on display Some Atari Pong Consoles (i have only 1 with blue/white box) i do not know the specific names for the differnt types like super pong and so on. Atari Cosmic? RDI Halcyon Thank you and if you have something please p.m
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Kinsey collects Xbox 360 Controller variants and she brings some over to show us, including different colors, artwork, attachments and much more. Yes, it’s a THING & it’s pretty cool!
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All my work with the Apple II series actually ended up making me confident enough to pull out my often ignored VIC 20 and try to get it going. I've only had the unit 12 years, but have always had issues with the RF boxes. Well, I finally got the unit going with a box that was given to me after fiddling with one of the adjustments inside the box and it is not a bad little gaming computer. Now, I only have 9 cartridges and am soon going to look for some more. Any recommended games to look for? I already have the following: Adventurland The Count Cosmic Cruncher Voodoo Castle Poker Pinball Mission Impossible Jupiter Lander Star Trek Now to find some other fun offerings. Sadly, the place I got my unit from and a place that had parts and carts was burnt to the ground by an arsonist in 2010.
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The 7th Generation of consoles has ended, so lets look back and see what Xbox 360 Hidden Gems games are fun to play for collectors looking beyond the popular titles. Part 1 of 3. What games should be in Parts 2 and 3?
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Seattle Game Collector Reggie is back showing us some of his rarest or most unusual games from old to new generations. PS2 Sega PSP NES SNES GBA What do you typically use for pricing info when out game hunting?
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Just occurred to me, other than a few new homebrews 99% of my collection is loose. Oh I have instructions for many and I have always considered myself a gamer more then a serious collector and so I rather save money buying loose. I do admit though I was just thinking just now, it must be pretty damn cool to obtain a classic original game and have it complete and presented as it was the day it was released. To open the box, take out the cartridge (or disk etc) and the manual and maybe some offers or other items that may of originally came with the release. Is it worth the premium usually associated with CIB? Clearly it is for some and there is no right or wrong only personal preference. I think sometime soon though I may attempt to pick up a classic game that is complete. Not necessarily and expensive or popular title, I just want to experience that feeling that I might have back in the day, I don't expect it to change my collecting habits really as they are bound by financial and practical reasons but I think I might treat myself. With that I I ask, what are you comments and thoughts about CIB? In your opinion the ups and downs, whether it is worth it etc. I figured I would make this poll also just to see how the votes go. THANKS.- 18 replies
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John Hancock shows some more of his favorite Dreamcast games that very few collectors know about. The visual differences in Bleem! are really quite striking... Hopefully that came across in the video...
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This was a bit surprising: http://www.gamesradar.com/most-valuable-wii-games/ But its no joke there is a love affair with horse games: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DJ7PFA/ref=s9_simh_gw_p63_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1TJMV2RZBCE6T8ERJ0HQ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1630083502&pf_rd_i=507846 and the one in the article: http://www.amazon.com/My-Horse-Me-Riding-Gold-Nintendo/dp/B001M6AHHM/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1385566906&sr=1-1&keywords=My+Horse+and+Me%3A+Riding+for+Gold+-+Nintendo+wii 2 new from $200.00 12 used from $59.951 collectible from $99.99 So people still buy rare games just because they are rare?
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Hidden Gems for Super Nintendo! These are some of the best and most fun games few people know about. Mega game collector John Hancock (swlovinist) shows some of the games he recommends for SNES fans to play and add to their collection. What games would you like to see in Part 2?
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I've been collecting for the VCS for some time now, and during that time my collection has grown quite large. Yesterday I was looking at my boxes of games and asked myself, 'Is there really any point to collecting?' So I got a few rares from eBay, cool. Did I end world hunger? No. Why buy these games anyways? So they can sit on a shelf forever? 'cause let me tell ya, I won't be playing Eli's Ladder anytime soon.
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I show you the 35+ games across 10 systems that I have added to my collection recently with the helps of some fans of my channel. Lots of weird & cool stuff...including Turbo Dick! Who else is out there garage sale hunting each weekend? What have you found?
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http://youtu.be/YrMiPZQc8xg Even more Hidden Gems for the Nintendo Gamecube (Part 3) & Gamecube collectors looking to find more games for their library! Games Shown: Gotcha Force Tube Slider SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Pac-Man Vs. Tales of Symphonia Wario World Resident Evil 0 & 1 I-Ninja What do you think about the GameCube controller? Do you like it...or loath it?
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http://youtu.be/iujiCuAyu48 Here is Part 2 for Gamecube collectors looking to find more Hidden Gems for their library! Click here for Part 1 Games shown: Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes Killer7 Geist Ikaruga Skies of Arcadia Legends Capcom vs SNK 2 EO Gameboy Player I'm desperately trying to find a copy of Gotcha Force for Part 3...but man, is that game hard to find for a reasonable price!
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http://youtu.be/xZpZVm8I8Jc My good friend Reggie comes by to talk about one of his favorite handhelds: the NEO GEO Pocket Color. This competitor to the Gameboy Color didn't make much of a splash, but it has a hardcore dedicated fan base today and some great games for it. Do you own this little handheld? And what games do you recommend?
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http://youtu.be/piQrHbEEf-8 My good buddy Reggie shares his favorite Japanese Role Playing Game Hidden Gems from his PSP collection.
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Sony's Playstation 1 ruled the second half of the 1990s and there were hundreds of great games for the console. However, some hidden gems are still out there for serious collectors. This is Part 2 of my Hidden Gems series with local game collector Reggie.
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I am now thinking about possibly collecting for the Gameboy Advance. My question to everyone here is how hard is it to get complete (box, instructions, game) carts for the system and what is the "average" price? I know it probably depends on what game I'm talking about, but in general. Is this something that would be fairly easy to do, or would be rather difficult? I don't know how "collectible" the Gba and games are right now, so your thoughts on it would be appreciated. I would want full game sets, not just carts. I have an old Gba (the original with no backlighting) already, but might want a boxed one if they are available. Any comments would be highly appreciated! -
Does anyone have a different way of collecting? a "sub-collection" or just something cool they like to get they're games with? a sort of non-standard collection? Me, I enjoy having the price tag on my games, as long as they have a high price on them. I also enjoy having games in rental cases... I find that very odd. but its cool. :thumbsup:
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